Carzwip: Modernizing How Rebuilt Cars Are Bought and Sold

by Octal Forge | Project Spotlight

At Octal Forge, we build smart, scalable software that solves real-world problems. One of our latest projects, Carzwip, is a platform designed to bring simplicity and transparency to the salvage and rebuilt vehicle market.

The Problem

Buying or selling a salvage title car is often confusing, risky, and filled with outdated platforms. Buyers lack clear history. Sellers struggle to build trust. The tools available? Clunky and incomplete.

We saw a broken system — and knew software could fix it.

Our Solution: Carzwip

Carzwip is a web platform that helps users buy and sell salvage or rebuilt vehicles with more confidence and less hassle. It’s designed for:

• Car enthusiasts
• Mechanics and rebuilders
• Smart buyers looking for deals
• Small auto dealers

What makes Carzwip different?

• Clean, simple listings
• Verified vehicle history
• Visual-first design focused on trust
• Seller tools optimized for speed
• Future plans: car history reports, rebuild tracking, and direct communication

How We Built It

Carzwip was built entirely in-house by the Octal Forge team using:

• React + Vite for a fast and modern frontend
• PostgreSQL + Drizzle ORM for reliable data handling
• AdminJS for internal control
• Google OAuth for secure logins
• Image upload via Google Cloud
• Tailwind CSS for clean UI

Our goal? Ship fast, iterate constantly, and listen to real users.

What’s Next

We’re actively improving Carzwip based on early feedback. Here’s what’s coming:

• Built-in Carfax integration
• Verified seller badges
• Saved searches and buyer alerts
• Mobile-first UI polish
• NFT-based vehicle history proof (Web3 angle)

Why It Matters

Carzwip isn’t just a car site — it’s a case study in smart product development. It reflects how Octal Forge approaches software: fast, focused, and user-first. We’re excited to keep building, learning, and releasing tools that bring real change.

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